公开(公告)号：US20160186805A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US15065192

申请日：2016-03-09

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： S. Barrett Peterson ,  Jair J. Gonzalez ,  Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  David P. Miess ,  Mark P. Chapman ,  Ronald W. Ward ,  Nicholas Edward Christensen ,  Damon B. Crockett ,  Mohammad N. Sani

IPC: F16C33/10 ,  F16C33/04

CPC classification number: F16C33/108 ,  B21K1/04 ,  E21B4/003 ,  E21B17/03 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/1085 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C37/002 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2206/82 ,  F16C2240/42 ,  F16C2240/48 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T29/49645

Abstract: Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements may include a bearing surface. At least one of the plurality of superhard bearing elements may include at least one texture feature that may be formed in a lateral surface thereof. The bearing assembly may also include a support ring that carries the superhard bearing elements.

公开(公告)号：US20160158918A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US15040818

申请日：2016-02-10

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Jiang Qian ,  C. Eugene McMurray ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Michael A. Vail ,  Kenneth E. Bertagnolli

IPC: B24D3/10 ,  E21B10/56 ,  E21B10/54 ,  B24D18/00

CPC classification number: B24D3/10 ,  B22F7/062 ,  B22F2005/001 ,  B24D18/0009 ,  C22C26/00 ,  E21B10/54 ,  E21B10/56 ,  E21B10/567 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/108 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T408/89

Abstract: In an embodiment, a polycrystalline diamond compact includes a substrate and a preformed polycrystalline diamond table bonded to the substrate. The table includes bonded diamond grains defining interstitial regions. The table includes an upper surface, a back surface bonded to the substrate, and at least one lateral surface extending therebetween. The table includes a first region extending inwardly from the upper surface and the lateral surface. The first region exhibits a first interstitial region concentration and includes at least one interstitial constituent disposed therein, which may be present in at least a residual amount and includes at least one metal carbonate and/or at least one metal oxide. The table includes a second bonding region adjacent to the substrate that extends inwardly from the back surface. The second bonding region exhibits a second interstitial region concentration that is greater than the first interstitial region concentration and includes a metallic infiltrant therein.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，多晶金刚石致密体包括基底和结合到基底的预成型多晶金刚石台。 该表包括定义间隙区域的结合金刚石颗粒。 桌子包括上表面，粘合到基底的后表面和在它们之间延伸的至少一个侧表面。 桌子包括从上表面和侧表面向内延伸的第一区域。 第一区域表现出第一间隙区域浓度并且包括至少一个置于其中的间隙成分，其可以以至少残留量存在并且包括至少一种金属碳酸盐和/或至少一种金属氧化物。 桌子包括与衬底相邻的第二接合区域，其从后表面向内延伸。 第二结合区域表现出比第一间隙区域浓度大的第二间隙区域浓度，并且其中包括金属渗透剂。

公开(公告)号：US09334694B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14452206

申请日：2014-08-05

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Jair J. Gonzalez ,  Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  David P. Miess ,  Mark P. Chapman ,  Ronald W. Ward ,  Nicholas Christensen ,  Damon B. Crockett ,  Mohammad N. Sani

IPC: E21B10/56 ,  F16C33/04 ,  E21B10/567 ,  E21B10/55

CPC classification number: E21B10/567 ,  B24D18/00 ,  E21B4/003 ,  E21B10/55 ,  E21B10/5673 ,  E21B10/5676 ,  E21B10/5735 ,  F16C33/04 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2352/00

Abstract: Methods for at least partially relieving stress within a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table of a polycrystalline diamond compact (“PDC”) include partitioning the substrate of the PDC, the PCD table of the PDC, or both. Partitioning may be achieved through grinding, machining, laser cutting, electro-discharge machining, or combinations thereof. PDCs may include at least one stress relieving partition.

Abstract translation: 在多晶金刚石（“PDC”）的多晶金刚石（“PCD”）表中至少部分减轻应力的方法包括分割PDC的基底，PDC的PCD表或两者。 分割可以通过研磨，机加工，激光切割，放电加工或其组合来实现。 PDC可以包括至少一个应力消除分隔。

公开(公告)号：US20160002982A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14857627

申请日：2015-09-17

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Jair J. Gonzalez

IPC: E21B10/567 ,  B24D99/00 ,  B24D18/00 ,  B24D3/06

CPC classification number: E21B10/567 ,  B22F3/14 ,  B22F7/062 ,  B22F2005/001 ,  B22F2007/066 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  B24D3/06 ,  B24D18/0009 ,  B24D99/005 ,  C04B37/021 ,  C04B2237/363 ,  C04B2237/405 ,  C22C19/03 ,  C22C19/07 ,  C22C26/00 ,  C22C29/02 ,  C22C2026/008 ,  E21B10/55 ,  E21B10/573 ,  B22F7/06 ,  C22C1/1036

Abstract: Embodiments relate to polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”) and methods of manufacturing such PDCs in which an at least partially leached polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table is infiltrated with a low viscosity cobalt-based alloy infiltrant.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及多晶金刚石压块（“PDC”）以及制造这样的PDC的方法，其中至少部分浸出的多晶金刚石（“PCD”）工作台用低粘度钴基合金渗透剂渗透。

公开(公告)号：US09116094B1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US14517547

申请日：2014-10-17

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Kenneth E. Bertagnolli

IPC: B24D3/00 ,  B24D3/02 ,  B24D11/00 ,  B24D18/00 ,  C09K3/14 ,  C09C1/68 ,  G01N23/00 ,  G01N33/38 ,  G01N33/40

CPC classification number: G01N23/005 ,  B24D18/0009 ,  C04B41/009 ,  C04B41/5353 ,  C04B41/91 ,  G01N23/05 ,  G01N33/385 ,  G01N33/40 ,  C04B35/52

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of non-destructively testing a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) element includes providing a PCD element including a plurality of bonded diamond grains defining a plurality of interstitial regions, at least a portion of the plurality of interstitial regions including one or more interstitial constituents disposed therein. The method further includes exposing the PCD element to neutron radiation from a neutron radiation source, receiving a portion of the neutron radiation that passes through the PCD element, and determining at least one characteristic of the PCD element at least partially based on the portion of the neutron radiation received. For example, the at least one characteristic may be the presence and distribution of metal-solvent catalyst, residual metal-solvent catalyst, an infiltrant, residual infiltrant, or other interstitial constituents within a PCD element.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，一种非破坏性地测试多晶金刚石（“PCD”）元件的方法包括提供包括限定多个间隙区域的多个结合金刚石晶粒的PCD元件，所述多个间隙区域的至少一部分包括 设置在其中的一个或多个间质成分。 该方法还包括将PCD元件暴露于来自中子辐射源的中子辐射，接收穿过PCD元件的一部分中子辐射，以及至少部分地基于所述PCD元件的一部分来确定PCD元件的至少一个特性 收到中子辐射。 例如，至少一个特征可以是在PCD元件内金属溶剂催化剂，残余金属溶剂催化剂，浸润剂，残余浸润剂或其它间隙成分的存在和分布。

公开(公告)号：US08766628B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13790172

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay

IPC: G01N27/72

CPC classification number: C04B37/001 ,  B21C3/025 ,  B24D18/0009 ,  C04B2237/36 ,  C04B2237/363 ,  C22C26/00 ,  E21B10/567 ,  F16C17/02 ,  F16C17/04 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C33/26 ,  F16C2206/04 ,  F16C2206/82 ,  F16C2220/20 ,  F16C2240/40 ,  F16C2240/48 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  G01N27/72 ,  G01N27/80 ,  Y10T428/24058 ,  Y10T428/24997 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/252 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of characterizing a polycrystalline diamond compact is disclosed. The method includes providing the polycrystalline diamond compact, and measuring at least one magnetic characteristic of a component of the polycrystalline diamond compact.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，公开了一种表征多晶金刚石致密体的方法。 该方法包括提供多晶金刚石致密体，并且测量多晶金刚石复合体的部件的至少一个磁特性。

公开(公告)号：US20140069022A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14077014

申请日：2013-11-11

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  Mohammad N. Sani

IPC: B24D3/10

CPC classification number: B24D3/10 ,  B22F2005/001 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  C04B35/528 ,  C04B2235/3847 ,  C04B2237/36 ,  C04B2237/363 ,  C04B2237/555 ,  C22C26/00 ,  C22C2204/00 ,  E21B10/5735 ,  Y10T428/24893 ,  Y10T428/30 ,  C22C29/08

Abstract: Embodiments relate to methods of manufacturing polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”). In an embodiment, a method of fabricating a PDC includes positioning a plurality of diamond particles adjacent to a cemented carbide material. The cemented carbide material includes one or more types of tungsten-containing eta phases. The method further includes subjecting the plurality of diamond particles and the cemented carbide material to a high-pressure/high-temperature process effective to sinter the plurality of diamond particles so that a polycrystalline diamond table is formed without tungsten carbide grains of the cemented carbide material exhibiting abnormal grain growth that project into the polycrystalline diamond table.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及制造多晶金刚石压块（“PDCs”）的方法。 在一个实施例中，制造PDC的方法包括定位邻近硬质合金材料的多个金刚石颗粒。 硬质合金材料包括一种或多种类型的含钨的η相。 该方法还包括使多个金刚石颗粒和硬质合金材料经受有效地烧结多个金刚石颗粒的高压/高温工艺，使得形成多晶金刚石台而不具有硬质合金材料的碳化钨颗粒 表现出异常晶粒生长，投射到多晶金刚石台中。

公开(公告)号：US08662210B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13860110

申请日：2013-04-10

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Debkumar Mukhopadhyay ,  Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  Jair J. Gonzalez

IPC: E21B10/00

CPC classification number: E21B10/573 ,  B01J3/062 ,  B01J2203/063 ,  B01J2203/0655 ,  B24D99/005 ,  C04B35/528 ,  C04B2235/3847 ,  C04B2237/36 ,  C04B2237/363 ,  C04B2237/555 ,  C22C19/07 ,  C22C29/08 ,  C22C2204/00 ,  E21B10/567 ,  E21B10/5735 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: In an embodiment, a rotary drill bit includes a bit body having a leading end structure configured to facilitate drilling a subterranean formation, and a plurality of cutting elements mounted to the bit body. At least one of the plurality of cutting elements includes a polycrystalline diamond compact (“PDC”) comprising a cemented carbide substrate including a first cemented carbide portion and a second cemented carbide portion bonded to the first cemented carbide portion and exhibiting an erosion resistance that is greater than the first cemented carbide portion. The PDC further comprises a polycrystalline diamond (“PCD”) table bonded to the first cemented carbide portion. The PCD table includes a plurality of bonded diamond grains exhibiting diamond-to-diamond bonding therebetween, with the plurality of bonded diamond grains defining a plurality of interstitial regions.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，旋转钻头包括具有构造成便于钻探地下地层的前端结构的钻头体和安装到钻头体上的多个切割元件。 多个切割元件中的至少一个包括多晶金刚石复合体（“PDC”），其包括硬质合金基体，该硬质合金基底包括第一硬质合金部分和第二硬质合金部分，该第二硬质合金部分结合到第一硬质合金部分并且具有耐侵蚀性， 大于第一硬质合金部分。 PDC还包括结合到第一硬质合金部分的多晶金刚石（“PCD”）台。 PCD表包括多个结合的金刚石晶粒，其间形成金刚石 - 金刚石结合，多个结合的金刚石晶粒限定多个间隙区域。

公开(公告)号：US08616306B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US13623764

申请日：2012-09-20

Applicant: US Synthetic Corporation

Inventor： Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  Michael A. Vail ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Jiang Qian ,  David P. Miess ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay

IPC: E21B10/36 ,  E21B10/46

CPC classification number: E21B10/36 ,  B22F7/08 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B24D18/00 ,  C22C26/00 ,  E21B10/5735 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/24996 ,  Y10T428/249967 ,  C22C29/08

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a polycrystalline diamond compact. In an embodiment, the polycrystalline diamond compact includes a substrate and a polycrystalline diamond table including a first polycrystalline diamond layer bonded to the substrate and at least a second polycrystalline diamond layer. At least an un-leached portion of the polycrystalline diamond table includes a plurality of diamond grains defining a plurality of interstitial regions and a metal-solvent catalyst occupying at least a portion of the plurality of interstitial regions. The plurality of diamond grains and the metal-solvent catalyst collectively exhibit a coercivity of about 115 Oe or more and a specific magnetic saturation of about 15 G·cm3/g or less. The second polycrystalline diamond layer exhibits a second average diamond grain size that is less than a first average diamond grain size of the first polycrystalline diamond layer and/or the first polycrystalline diamond layer includes a tungsten-containing material therein.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施方案涉及多晶金刚石复合体。 在一个实施例中，多晶金刚石致密体包括衬底和多晶金刚石台，其包括结合到衬底和至少第二多晶金刚石层的第一多晶金刚石层。 至少多晶金刚石台的未浸出部分包括限定多个间隙区域的多个金刚石晶粒和占据多个间隙区域的至少一部分的金属溶剂催化剂。 多个金刚石晶粒和金属 - 溶剂催化剂共同表现出约115Oe以上的矫顽磁力和约15G·cm 3 / g以下的比磁饱和。 第二多晶金刚石层表现出小于第一多晶金刚石层的第一平均金刚石晶粒尺寸的第二平均金刚石晶粒尺寸和/或第一多晶金刚石层在其中包含含钨材料。

公开(公告)号：US20130015001A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：US13623764

申请日：2012-09-20

Applicant: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Kenneth E. Bertagnolli ,  David P. Miess ,  Jiang Qian ,  Jason K. Wiggins ,  Michael A. Vail ,  Debkumar Mukhopadhyay

IPC: E21B10/46 ,  B32B5/30 ,  B32B9/04 ,  B32B3/10

CPC classification number: E21B10/36 ,  B22F7/08 ,  B22F2998/00 ,  B24D18/00 ,  C22C26/00 ,  E21B10/5735 ,  F16C33/043 ,  F16C2352/00 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/24996 ,  Y10T428/249967 ,  C22C29/08

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a polycrystalline diamond compact. In an embodiment, the polycrystalline diamond compact includes a substrate and a polycrystalline diamond table including a first polycrystalline diamond layer bonded to the substrate and at least a second polycrystalline diamond layer. At least an un-leached portion of the polycrystalline diamond table includes a plurality of diamond grains defining a plurality of interstitial regions and a metal-solvent catalyst occupying at least a portion of the plurality of interstitial regions. The plurality of diamond grains and the metal-solvent catalyst collectively exhibit a coercivity of about 115 Oe or more and a specific magnetic saturation of about 15 G·cm3/g or less. The second polycrystalline diamond layer exhibits a second average diamond grain size that is less than a first average diamond grain size of the first polycrystalline diamond layer and/or the first polycrystalline diamond layer includes a tungsten-containing material therein.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种多晶金刚石复合体。 在一个实施例中，多晶金刚石致密体包括衬底和多晶金刚石台，其包括结合到衬底和至少第二多晶金刚石层的第一多晶金刚石层。 至少多晶金刚石台的未浸出部分包括限定多个间隙区域的多个金刚石晶粒和占据多个间隙区域的至少一部分的金属溶剂催化剂。 多个金刚石晶粒和金属 - 溶剂催化剂共同表现出约115Oe以上的矫顽磁力和约15G·cm 3 / g以下的比磁饱和。 第二多晶金刚石层表现出小于第一多晶金刚石层的第一平均金刚石晶粒尺寸的第二平均金刚石晶粒尺寸和/或第一多晶金刚石层在其中包含含钨材料。